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Friday, August 30, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Are Wet Wipes Safe For My Plumbing?
There is a common misunderstanding today surrounding "flushable" wipes. The fact that these wipes are even called "flushable" is misleading. More than ever, these products have become a major headache for wastewater collection systems, home owners, plumbers, and entire cities.
You may be thinking, "If the product is labeled "flushable" that means it's safe for my plumbing, right?" Not so. The word "flushable" is only in regards to its ability to travel through pipes, not what happens after it's in your plumbing system.
When toilet paper enters our plumbing system, it's designed to dissolve when mixed with water. "Flushable" wipes happen to stay in one piece, getting lodged in pipes and sticking to equipment.
Wipes can eventually cause obstructions which results in them having to be cut away BY HAND to prevent further damage. These blockages can also result in backups that flood buildings and sends sewage into the environment.
There are two ways to extend the life of your wastewater collection system: stop using wipes or if you must use them, throw them in the trash.
Contact Chicago area Morning Noon and Night Plumbing at 773-880-0072 for assistance with your plumbing needs.
You may be thinking, "If the product is labeled "flushable" that means it's safe for my plumbing, right?" Not so. The word "flushable" is only in regards to its ability to travel through pipes, not what happens after it's in your plumbing system.
When toilet paper enters our plumbing system, it's designed to dissolve when mixed with water. "Flushable" wipes happen to stay in one piece, getting lodged in pipes and sticking to equipment.
Wipes can eventually cause obstructions which results in them having to be cut away BY HAND to prevent further damage. These blockages can also result in backups that flood buildings and sends sewage into the environment.
There are two ways to extend the life of your wastewater collection system: stop using wipes or if you must use them, throw them in the trash.
Contact Chicago area Morning Noon and Night Plumbing at 773-880-0072 for assistance with your plumbing needs.
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